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Series: Rough Patch Paperback Nicole Markotic 9781551526812 $15.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Apr 01, 2017

In this compelling novel for young adults, Keira is a quirky but shy teen entering her first year of high school; she navigates her growing interest in kissing both girls and boys, while not alienating her BFF, boy-crazy Sita. As the two acclimate to their unfamiliar surroundings, they manage to find new lunchmates and make lists of the cutest boys in school. But Keira is caught "in between"?unable to fully participate in these kind of conversations, yet too scared to come clean. She’s also feeling the pressure of her family’s problems: parents... + Read More
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Series: Whisper to Me Paperback Nick Lake 9781681194387 $14.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jun 27, 2017

Cassie is writing a letter to the boy whose heart she broke. She's trying to explain why. Why she pushed him away. Why her father got so angry when he saw them together. Why she disappears some nights. Why she won't let herself remember what happened that long-ago night on the boardwalk. Why she fell apart so completely. Desperate for his forgiveness, she's telling the whole story of the summer she nearly lost herself. She's hoping that love==love for your family, love for that person who makes your heart beat faster, and love for yourself--can... + Read More
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Series: This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) Hardcover Matt Lamothe 9781452150185 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Apr 04, 2017

Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia!In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them.This genuine exchange provides awindow into traditions that may be different from our own as well asmirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this... + Read More
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Series: Children Just Like Me Food Like Mine Hardcover DK 9781465461353 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jul 11, 2017

Part of DK’s Children Just Like Me series, this book is a celebration of children around the world, the food they eat, and the meals they share, with 27 easy-to-follow recipes from a variety of countries—from Botswana to the USA.Food Like Mine lets kids eat their way through an amazing variety of countries, including India, Sweden, and Mexico, and celebrate the traditions with children just like them along the way.With 27 recipes from around the world, this book unites the traditional dishes eaten by children from diverse backgrounds using four... + Read More
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Series: Piecing Me Together Hardcover Renee Watson 9781681191058 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 14, 2017

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award WinnerNew York Timesbestseller"Timely and timeless." --Jacqueline Woodson"Important and deeply moving." --John GreenAcclaimed author Renee Watson offers a powerful story about a girl striving for success in a world that too often seems like it's trying to break her.Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends a... + Read More
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Series: Nameless City The Nameless City: The Stone Heart The Nameless City Paperback Faith Erin Hicks 9781626721586 $20.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Apr 04, 2017

The Stone Heartis the second book in the Nameless City trilogy from Faith Erin Hicks.Kaidu and Rat have only just recovered from the assassination attempt on the General of All Blades when more chaos breaks loose in the Nameless City: deep conflicts within the Dao nation are making it impossible to find a political solution for the disputed territory of the City itself.To complicate things further, Kaidu is fairly certain he's stumbled on a formula for the lost weapon of the mysterious founders of the City. . . . But sharing it with the Dao mil... + Read More
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Series: Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) Hardcover Patricia Hruby Powell 9781452125909 $31.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Jan 31, 2017

From acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devotedcouple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.
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Series: Lost Boys Hardcover Darcey Rosenblatt 9781627797580 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 22, 2017

Based on historical events, this unforgettable and inspiring tale for middle-grade readers is about a young boy torn from the only life he’s ever known and held captive as a prisoner of war.In 1982, twelve-year-old Reza has no interest in joining Iran’s war effort against Iraq. But in the wake of a tragedy and at his mother’s urging, he decides to enlist, assured by the authorities that he will achieve paradise should he die in service to his country.War does not bring the glory the boys of Iran have been promised, and Reza soon finds himself h... + Read More
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Series: Paper Wishes Paperback Lois Sepahban 9781250104144 $11.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 09, 2017

A moving debut middle-grade novel about a girl whose family is relocated to a Japanese internment camp during World War II—and the dog she has to leave behind.Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even wor... + Read More
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Series: Crossover Booked Hardcover Kwame Alexander 9780544570986 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 05, 2016

New York Times Bestseller â??National Book Award Longlist â?? ILA-CBC Children's Choice List â?? ALA Notable Children’s Book â?? Book Links’ Lasting Connections â?? Kirkus Best Book â?? San Francisco Chronicle Best Bookâ?? Washington Post Best Bookâ?? BookPage Best Book "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. "— The Chicago TribuneLike lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/... + Read More
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Series: It Ain't So Awful, Falafel Paperback Firoozeh Dumas 9781328740960 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Aug 15, 2017

Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block . . . for the fourth time. California’s Newport Beach is her family’s latest perch, and she’s determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name—Cindy. It’s the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S. headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of American hostages. Even puka shell necklaces, pool parties, and flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. A... + Read More
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Series: Armstrong and Charlie Hardcover Steven B. Frank 9780544826083 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Mar 07, 2017

Charlie isn’t looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he’ll finish it. And when he does, he’ll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn’t looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a white school in the Hollywood Hills, all he wants to know is "What time in the morning will my alarm clock have theopportunity to ring?" When these two land at the same desk, it's the Rules Boy next to the Rebel, a boy who lost a brother elbow-to-elbow with a boy w... + Read More
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Series: Who Are You? The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity Hardcover Brook Pessin-Whedbee 9781785927287 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 17, 2017

What do you like? How do you feel? Who are you?This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5-8. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in t... + Read More
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Series: What's the Difference? Being Different Is Amazing Hardcover Doyin Richards 9781250107091 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 19, 2017

What’s the difference if she has light skin and yours is a little darker?All that matters is the artwork you createtogetheris as colorful as possible . . .As he did inI Wonder, Upworthy.com andToday Show parenting expert parenting guru Doyin Richards tackles a timely and universal subject—diversity and acceptance—and distills it for the youngest readers. Because what matters most is not our differences, but what we do together as friends, as families, as colleagues, as citizens. Perfect for sharing as a family or in the classroom,What's the Dif... + Read More
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Series: You're All Kinds of Wonderful Hardcover Nancy Tillman 9781250113764 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 03, 2017

We’re not all the same. Thank goodness we’re not.Life would be boring, and I mean… a lot.And so, when we’re born, we’re supplied at the startwith our own bells and whistles to set us apart.Think of your bells as the things you do bestthings tucked away in your own treasure chest.Part of growing up is discovering—and embracing—what makes us unique. From different abilities to different personalities, we are all wonderfully made with our own bells and whistles.Once again,New York Times-bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman takes a universa... + Read More
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Series: Not So Different What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability Hardcover Shane Burcaw 9781626727717 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Nov 07, 2017

Not So Differentoffers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw’s life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he’s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he’s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else.Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles’ growth. As a result, his body hasn’t grown bigger and stronger as he’s gotten older—it’s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn’t stopped him fro... + Read More
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Series: I Love My Purse Hardcover Belle DeMont 9781554519545 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 12, 2017

Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. After all, boys don’t carry purses. They point out that they, too, have things they like, but that doesn’t mean they go out in public wearing them. But Charlie isn’t deterred. Before long, his unselfconscious determination to carry a purse starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite, though unconventional, ... + Read More
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Series: From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea Hardcover Kai Cheng Thom 9781551527093 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Oct 01, 2017

A magical gender variant child brings transformation and change to the world around them thanks to their mother's enduring love. In the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: a boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questio... + Read More
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Series: Cross Ups Tournament Trouble (Cross Ups, Book 1) Paperback Sylv Chiang 9781773210087 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Mar 13, 2018

An exciting new middle reader series from a debut author. All twelve-year-old Jaden wants to do is be the best at Cross Ups, the video game he and his friends can’t stop playing. He knows he could be—if only he didn’t have to hide his gaming from his mom, who’s convinced it will make him violent. After an epic match leads to an invitation to play in a top tournament, Jaden and his friends Devesh and Hugh hatch a plan to get him there. But Jaden’s strict parents and annoying siblings, not to mention a couple of bullies and his confusing feeling... + Read More
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Series: Sadia Paperback Colleen Nelson 9781459740297 $12.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15 Feb 03, 2018

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award — Winner, Young Adult • High Plains Book Award — Winner, Young Adult • Red Maple Fiction Award — Shortlisted Sadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball. Fifteen-year-old Sadia Ahmadi is passionate about one thing: basketball. Her best friend Mariam, on the other hand, wants to get noticed by the popular crowd and has started de-jabbing, removing her hijab, at school every morning. Sadia’s mom had warned her that navigating high school could be tricky. As much as... + Read More
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Series: Daughters of Light Solomon's Ring Daughters of Light Paperback Mary Jennifer Payne 9781459737839 $12.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15 Jan 06, 2018

In the second book of the Daughters of Light series, the demon-hunted Seers are in a race against time to return a stolen ring. Twin sisters Jade and Jasmine are finally together after a five-year separation, but there’s no time to enjoy the reunion. As Seers, the sisters are being hunted by demons spilling through the rift, and the city is on high alert against terrorist threats. The Protectors at Beaconsfield have gathered as many Seers as possible, as the countries that haven’t been destroyed by climate change are starting to close their bo... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Me! Dance Board book Carol Thompson 9781846439599 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 01, 2017

We’re amazing! We can dance, dress up, sing and make music. There’s nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
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Series: Amazing Me! Dressing Up Board book Carol Thompson 9781846439605 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 01, 2017

We’re amazing! We can dress up, sing, dance and make music. There’s nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
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Series: Amazing Me! Music Board book Carol Thompson 9781846439612 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 01, 2017

We’re amazing! We can make music, dress up, sing and dance. There’s nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
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Series: Amazing Me! Sing Board book Carol Thompson 9781846439629 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 01, 2017

We’re amazing! We can sing, make music, dress up and dance. There’s nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
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Series: The Town of Turtle Hardcover Michelle Cuevas 9780544749825 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 03, 2018

In Turtle's shell there's room for only one. But in Turtle's heart, there is room for everyone! This tale of a lonely turtle who comes out of his shell to find friendship and community celebrates diversity and inclusion. When a solitary turtle decides to make some renovations to his shell, he doesn’t have a blueprint, only a dream for a better life. He starts by building a deck—though he figures the deck could use a fireplace. And a fireplace needs wood, so naturally, he plants a garden. But it isn’t really a garden without a pond . . . Soon, ... + Read More
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Series: Piecing Me Together Paperback Renee Watson 9781681191072 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jun 05, 2018

2018 Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner"Timely and timeless." --Jacqueline Woodson"Important and deeply moving." --John GreenAcclaimed author Renee Watson offers a powerful story about a girl striving for success in a world that too often seems like it's trying to break her.Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends and to the private s... + Read More
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Series: Little Vehicles The Little Ice Cream Truck Hardcover Margery Cuyler 9781627798068 $19.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 May 22, 2018

The Little Ice Cream Truck is loaded up with tasty treats in this new addition to ever-popularThe Little Dump Truck,The Little School Bus andThe Little Fire Truckseries.Join the little ice cream truck and its cheerful driver, Sue, as they trot all over their diverse town to deliver everyone’s favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot sunny day. With little ice cream truck’s jingly tune and pitstops at a birthday party, a park, and the zoo, this is a joyful new installment in the Little Vehicle series, which focuses on the many daily tasks of workin... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Bios Pocket Bios: Nelson Mandela Paperback Al Berenger 9781250166142 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 15, 2018

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of activist, philanthropist, and South African President Nelson Mandela.Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary, activist, politician, and philanthropist who opposed apartheid and served as the president of South Africa as the country's first black head of state and the first representative elected democratically. He devoted much of his time in office to dismantling apartheid law and battling institutionalized racism in South Africa. He is the recipient of more than 250 honor... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Bios Pocket Bios: Nelson Mandela Hardcover Al Berenger 9781250166135 $19.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 17, 2018

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of activist, philanthropist, and South African President Nelson Mandela.Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary, activist, politician, and philanthropist who opposed apartheid and served as the president of South Africa as the country's first black head of state and the first representative elected democratically. He devoted much of his time in office to dismantling apartheid law and battling institutionalized racism in South Africa. He is the recipient of more than 250 honor... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Bios Pocket Bios: Rosa Parks Hardcover Al Berenger 9781250166173 $19.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 17, 2018

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of civil rights activist Rosa Parks.Rosa Parks, often referred to as both "the first lady of civil rights" and the mother of the freedom movement, was an American civil rights activist who started a movement when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger. Following her arrest for this act, she became an international icon of civil disobedience and resistance to racial segregation.Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating fig... + Read More
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Series: Driving by Starlight Hardcover Anat Deracine 9781250133427 $23.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 May 22, 2018

In this debut YA friendship story set in Saudi Arabia, two girls navigate typical teen issues—crushes, college, family expectations, future hopes, and dreams.Sixteen-year-olds Leena and Mishie are best friends. They delight in small rebellions against the Saudi cultural police—secret Western clothing, forbidden music, flirtations. But Leena wants college, independence—she wants a different life. Though her story is specific to her world (a world where it's illegal for women to drive, where a ten-year-old boy is the natural choice as guardian of... + Read More
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Series: Into White Paperback Randi Pink 9781250158970 $12.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Aug 28, 2018

A contemporary young adult novel about a black teenager who prays to be white, and is shocked to find that her wish comes trueLaToya Williams lives in Montgomery, Alabama, and attends a mostly white high school. It seems as if her only friend is her older brother, Alex. Toya doesn’t know where she fits in, but after a run-in with another student, she wonders if life would be different if she were . . . different. And then a higher power answers her prayer: to be “anything but black.”Toya is suddenly white, blond, and popular. Now what?Into Whit... + Read More
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Series: We're All Works of Art Hardcover Mark Sperring 9781423649892 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Jul 31, 2018

There is no single masterpiece in art galleries or with people—we’re all works of art in our own special way! Our skin tones might all vary; we're every shade and hue. Some people think we look surreal, and frankly, yes, we do! But we can make you tilt your head, and see the world anew. Pairing bright and engaging illustrations with relatable rhymes, this beautiful hardbound book celebrates diversity while teaching kids about different styles of art: from prehistoric cave art to surrealism, cubism, pop art, and contemporary art. Includes an... + Read More
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Series: Lorraine The Girl who Sang the Storm Away Hardcover Ketch Secor 9781492616924 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Oct 02, 2018

Old Crow Medicine Show founder and Grammy award-winning musician Ketch Secor teams up with Ashley Bryan Award-winning illustrator Higgins Bond to create this sweeping, epic Americana story about the power of music and family. "Who needs a whistle or some shiny thingwhen you've got a voice and a song that can sing!Lorraine and her Pa Paw spend their days celebrating life with the music of the Tennessee hills. With Pa Paw's harmonica and Lorraine's pennywhistle, the pair can face just about anything. But when a fearsome storm rolls in and their i... + Read More
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Series: Me, Myselfie & I: A Cautionary Tale Hardcover Jamie Lee Curtis 9781250138279 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 04, 2018

Mom is old-fashioned.She likes things hand sewn.To make her more modern,we bought a smartphone. . . .For Mom’s birthday, her kids are excited to teach her how to take selfies with her new smartphone. At first, it’s lots of fun for the whole family. Soon, driven to take the perfect selfie, Mom begins to documenteverything, from ski team practice to dance class, and even photo-bombing someone's wedding—until her daughter reminds her that maybe this smartphone wasn’t the best gift after all.In a world obsessed with self-documentation comes a tale ... + Read More
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Series: I Love You More Than . . . Hardcover Taye Diggs 9781250135346 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 18, 2018

My child.I am not always with youas much as I’d like.But you are always in my mindand my heart.Some families look different than others. A father who doesn’t live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he misses and loves him.I Love You More Than... by Taye Diggs, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, is perfect for families who are separated, whatever the circumstances. Its message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little ones will understand.
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Series: King Alice Hardcover Matthew Cordell 9781250047496 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 25, 2018

Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator ofWolf in the Snow, delivers yet another warm and delightful picture book inKing Alice.Alice and her family are stuck indoors on a snowy day. Alice loves to read, and when her dad suggests that she make her own book, she snaps out of her "I'm bored" mode and makes up a story that lasts till the lights go out later that night.Here is a book that celebrates books, reading, and an imaginative way that one family handles being housebound.Praise for Matthew Cordell“Beautifully paced . .... + Read More
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Series: Unbroken 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens Hardcover Marieke Nijkamp 9780374306502 $23.50 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Sep 18, 2018

This anthology explores disability in fictional tales told from the viewpoint of disabled characters, written by disabled creators. With stories in various genres about first loves, friendship, war, travel, and more,Unbrokenwill offer today's teen readers a glimpse into the lives of disabled people in the past, present, and future.The contributing authors are awardwinners, bestsellers, and newcomers including Kody Keplinger, Kristine Wyllys, Francisco X. Stork, William Alexander, Corinne Duyvis, Marieke Nijkamp, Dhonielle Clayton, Heidi Heilig,... + Read More
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Series: Who Believes What? Hardcover Anna Wills 9781771473330 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 15, 2018

An information-packed and visually rich introduction to five major world religions and cultural practicesIn today’s multicultural cities and interconnected world, understanding different belief systems can help kids appreciate the differences of people they see every day, or people who live on the other side of the globe. This book introduces readers to the five major world religions by population: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.Each mini-section opens with a fully illustrated spread representing onereligion. Designed in a... + Read More
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Series: The Eleventh Trade Hardcover Alyssa Hollingsworth 9781250155764 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Sep 18, 2018

From debut author Alyssa Hollingsworth comes a story about living with fear, being a friend, and finding a new place to call home.They say you can't get something for nothing, but nothing is all Sami has. When his grandfather’s most-prized possession—a traditional Afghan instrument called a rebab—is stolen, Sami resolves to get it back. He finds it at a music store, but it costs $700, and Sami doesn’t have even one penny. What he does have is a keychain that has caught the eye of his classmate. If he trades the keychain for something more valua... + Read More
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Series: Everlasting Nora A Novel Hardcover Marie Miranda Cruz 9780765394590 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Oct 02, 2018

An uplifting young reader debut about perseverance against all odds, Marie Miranda Cruz's debutEverlasting Norafollows the story of a young girl living in the real-life shantytown inside the Philippines’ Manila North Cemetery.After a family tragedy results in the loss of both father and home, 12-year-old Nora lives with her mother in Manila’s North Cemetery, which is the largest shantytown of its kind in the Philippines today.When her mother disappears mysteriously one day, Nora is left alone.With help from her best friend Jojo and the support ... + Read More
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Series: After Zero Hardcover Christina Collins 9781492655329 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7"Powerful and poetic."—John David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Bixby's Last DayA poignant and lyrical middle-grade debut that asks: What do you do when you realize that words can be more isolating than silence.Elise carries a notebook full of tallies, each page marking a day spent at her new public school, each stroke of her pencil marking a word spoken. A word that can't be taken back. Five tally marks isn't so bad. Two is pretty good. But zero? Zero is perfect. Zero means no wrong answers called ... + Read More
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Series: Carver Chronicles Pizza Party The Carver Chronicles, Book Six Hardcover Karen English 9781328494627 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Dec 18, 2018

A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal. Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster strikes—their beloved teacher is out sick, and the strictest, meanest substitute has taken her place! Will their dreams of pizza be dashed when the sub suspects that some of them have been cheating? This gently humorous installment in a chapter-book series... + Read More
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Series: Snow Lane Paperback Josie Angelini 9781250294166 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 01, 2022

By turns harrowing and heartbreaking, this middle-grade novel tells a story of a family of nine kids and one very dark secret.Fifth grader Annie is just like every other girl in her small suburban town. Except she’s starting to realize that she isn’t.Annie is the youngest of nine children. Instead of being condemned to the bottom of the pecking order, she wants to carve out place for herself in the world. But it’s hard to find your destiny when the only thing you’re good at is being cheerful. Annie is learning that it’s difficult to be Annie, ... + Read More
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Series: Ruby, Head High Ruby Bridge's First Day of School Hardcover Irene Cohen-Janca 9781568463414 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Jan 08, 2019

Inspired by an iconic Norman Rockwell painting and translated from an original French text, this is a story about the day a little girl held her head high and changed the world.
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Series: Legendary Alston Boys Adventure The Last Last-Day-of-Summer Hardcover Lamar Giles 9781328460837 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 02, 2019

"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer reminds me that all children deserve to exist in magical spaces where their imaginations and familial bonds will them into heroism. Every single child should have the freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. And I, for one, am grateful to Giles, and this brilliant story, for that reminder." —Jason Reynolds, author of Newbery HonoreeLong Way Down “The legendary heroes of this legendary book are already legendary when the story begins! From there things can only get legendary-er!” —Tom Angleberger, author of theOri... + Read More
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Series: Crossover The Crossover Paperback Kwame Alexander 9780544935204 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Mar 05, 2019

New York Times bestseller â?? Newbery Medal Winner â??Coretta Scott King Honor Award â??2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adultsâ??2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers â??Publishers Weekly Best Book â?? School Library Journal Best Bookâ?? Kirkus BestBook "A beautifully measured novel of life and line."—The New York Times Book Review "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thank... + Read More
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Series: Crossover Booked Paperback Kwame Alexander 9781328596307 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Mar 05, 2019

New York Times Bestseller â??National Book Award Longlist â?? ILA-CBC Children's Choice List â?? ALA Notable Children’s Book â?? Book Links’ Lasting Connections â?? Kirkus Best Book â?? San Francisco Chronicle Best Bookâ?? Washington Post Best Bookâ?? BookPage Best Book "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. "— The Chicago TribuneCan’t nobody stop youCan’t nobody cop you… In this follow-up to Newbery-... + Read More
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Series: This Promise of Change One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality Hardcover Jo Ann Allen Boyce 9781681198521 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jan 08, 2019

In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, pract... + Read More
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Series: The Breakaways Paperback Cathy G. Johnson 9781626723573 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 05, 2019

Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.The Breakawaysfrom Cathy G. Johnson i... + Read More
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Series: The Breakaways Hardcover Cathy G. Johnson 9781250196941 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 05, 2019

Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.The Breakawaysfrom Cathy G. Johnson i... + Read More
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Series: Honeysmoke A Story of Finding Your Color Hardcover Monique Fields 9781250115829 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jan 08, 2019

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself—honeysmoke.Simone wants a color.She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?”“Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas do, “a color is just a word.”She asks Daddy, “Am I black or white?”“Well,” Daddy says, just like daddies do, “you’re a little bit of both.”For multiracial children, and all children everywhere, this picture book offers a universal message that empowers young people to create their own self-identity.Simone knows her color—... + Read More
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Series: My Mommy Medicine Hardcover Edwidge Danticat 9781250140913 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 26, 2019

My Mommy Medicineis a picture book about the comfort and love a mama offers when her child isn't feeling well, from renowned author Edwidge Danticat.Whenever I am sick,Or just feel kind of gloomy or sad,I can always count on my Mommy Medicine.When a child wakes up feeling sick, she is treated to a good dose of Mommy Medicine. Her remedy includes a yummy cup of hot chocolate; a cozy, bubble-filled bath time; and unlimited snuggles and cuddles. Mommy Medicine can heal all woes and make any day the BEST day!Award-winning memoirist Edwidge Danticat... + Read More
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Series: Cilla Lee-Jenkins Cilla Lee-Jenkins: The Epic Story Hardcover Susan Tan 9781250183637 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 Mar 26, 2019

Cilla Lee-Jenkins returns to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful author while dealing with her Chinese-American family inCilla Lee-Jenkins: The Epic Story by writer Susan Tan and illustrator Dana Wulfekotte.“Anyone who spends time with Cilla Lee-Jenkins will look forward to reading her in the future.” –Booklist, starred review, onCilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author ExtraordinairePricilla “Cilla” Lee-Jenkins has already written a "Bestseller" and a "Classic"—now it’s time for her to write an Epic Story. Epics are all about brave heroes overc... + Read More
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Series: Oddity Paperback Sarah Cannon 9781250179067 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 15, 2019

Join a tough eleven-year-old as she faces down zombie rabbits, alien mobs, and Puppet Cartels while trying to find her missing twin in Sarah Cannon's imaginative middle-grade debut,Oddity.Welcome to Oddity, New Mexico, where normal is odd and odd is normal.Ada Roundtree is no stranger to dodging carnivorous dumpsters, distracting zombie rabbits with marshmallows, and instigating games of alien punkball. But things haven’t been the same since her twin sister, Pearl, won the town’s yearly Sweepstakes and disappeared . . .Along with her best frien... + Read More
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Series: Let's Talk About Love Paperback Claire Kann 9781250294500 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Jun 04, 2019

Striking a perfect balance between heartfelt emotions and spot-on humor, this YA debut features a pop-culture enthusiast protagonist with an unforgettable voice sure to resonate with readers.Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting—working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done w... + Read More
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Series: Cilla Lee-Jenkins Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book Is a Classic Paperback Susan Tan 9781250294357 $10.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 26, 2019

In the second middle-grade novel starring exuberant third grader Cilla Lee-Jenkins, the future bestselling author writes a Classic.“Anyone who spends time with Cilla Lee-Jenkins will look forward to reading her in the future.” —Booklist,starred review, onCilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author ExtraordinairePriscilla “Cilla” Lee-Jenkins has just finished her (future) bestselling memoir, and now she’s ready to write a Classic. This one promises to have everything: Romance, Adventure, and plenty of Drama—like Cilla’s struggles to “be more Chinese,” be t... + Read More
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Series: Joseph's Big Ride Paperback Terry Farish 9781554518050 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 17, 2017

Features vibrant color illustrations that reflects the everyday experience of a child both in a refugee camp and as a new immigrant Author has spent years interviewing and writing about Sudanese refugee and immigrant families in the U.S., and visited a refugee camp on the Kenyan/South Sudanese border Story is based on a real Sudanese refugee boy Features an African refugee boy and an African-American girl A refugee boy’s determination to ride a bicycle leads to an unexpected friendship.Joseph wants only one thing: to ride a bike. In... + Read More
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Series: My Cat Looks Like My Dad Hardcover Thao Lam 9781771473514 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 15, 2019

A funny, surprising, and heartwarming look at nontraditional familiesNew from the creator of Wallpaper and Skunk on a String comes a witty and uplifting picture book that will speak to families of all varieties about how family really is what you make it.Minimal text paired with bright paper-collage illustrations create comparisons on each spread in which the narrator talks about their family—especially the striking similarities between Dad and the cat. Both have orange hair, love milk, start their days with stretches, appreciate a good nap, an... + Read More